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POLICY AND POLITICS

Survey reveals audit still struggling

By Joe Lepper | 05 October 2026

Joe Lepper reports on Public Sector Audit Appointments’ latest council finance leaders survey.

FINANCE

Financial reform is crucial, but councils also need a funded transition

By Nina Philippidis | 01 October 2026

Councils need lasting SEND deficit funding and a credible path to reform, says Nina Philippidis.

POLICY AND POLITICS

Councils still waiting on fees and charges review 10 months on

By Dan Peters | 01 October 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on ministers to deliver their commitment to rev...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Spending on B&Bs for homeless families soars

By By Neil Merrick | 01 October 2026

The cost to councils of placing homeless families in B&Bs has shot up by a quarter, with spending...

PERFORMANCE

Local government: Simplifying council success

By Mark Fletcher-Brown | 30 September 2026

Mark Fletcher-Brown has designed a practical matrix for defining and measuring leadership success...

FINANCE

Medway talks with ministry over finances

By Dan Peters | 29 September 2026

Senior Medway Council officers are in ‘ongoing discussions’ with the Ministry of Housing, Communi...

FINANCE

Councils' cash stash soars as millions go untouched

By By Neil Merrick | 24 September 2026

Local authorities in England paid more money into their reserves last year than they took out, Go...

PROCUREMENT

Action plan accepted after procurement failures

By Dan Peters | 24 September 2026

Havant BC will implement an ‘enhanced programme’ of staff training and governance after officers ...

REORGANISATION

No need for local government reorganisation

By Jens Gemmel von Döllinger | 24 September 2026

Reorganisation may be paused, but councils can still pursue reform by redesigning services around...

LGA

LGA: A busy summer sets the agenda for local government this autumn

By Cllr Eamonn O'Brien | 24 September 2026

Chair of the Local Government Association Cllr Eamonn O'Brien sets out his organisation's key ask...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director Community Development

£145,894 to £169,693 plus relocation support

Premium jobNorth Yorkshire Council is entering an exciting new phase of transformation, growth and opportunity. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Director of Adult Social Care

£101,636 - £112,285 per annum (SLMG1)

As a key member of the Directorate Leadership Team, you will provide visible and effective leadership Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Director of Adults Service Development

£101,636 - £112,285 per annum (SLMG 1)

This is a strategic improvement and assurance leadership role focused on driving the Adults Social Care improvement journey Apply for this job

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